Utilities & Infrastructure in Waterville, ME

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

83.8%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

73.2%

of households

No Internet

12.4%

of households

Total Households

6,603

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

73.2%

Cellular Data Plan

74.8%

Satellite

3.0%

Cellular Only (no wired)

9.0%

No Internet Access

12.4%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

89.9%

of households

Smartphone

81.8%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

73.2%

of households

Tablet

55.1%

of households

Any Computing Device

89.9%

Smartphone

81.8%

Desktop / Laptop

73.2%

Tablet

55.1%

Smartphone Only

8.2%

No Computer

10.1%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

Population Served

22,253

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
KENNEBEC WATER DISTRICT	Community	Surface water	22,060	0
TIMBERLINE VILLAGE	Community	Ground water	95	0
LAKES REGION APARTMENTS	Community	Ground water	40	0
OAK HILL MOBILE HOME PARK	Community	Ground water	33	0
US COASTGUARD STATION-JONESPORT	Community	Ground water under influence of surface water	25	39

83.8% of households in Waterville have broadband internet access. 73.2% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 9.0% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 12.4% of households have no internet access. 8.2% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 5 water systems, providing water to 22,253 people. A total of 39 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.